Praise for The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration
The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration provides insiders' in-depth and firsthand perspectives on issues in the contemporary professional administration of intercollegiate athletics and recreation, as well as practical solutions to these issues. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in college athletics and campus recreation administration. Ming Li, professor and chair, Department of Sports Administration, College of Business, Ohio University
The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration is a useful text for undergraduate students preparing for sport management careers within postsecondary institutions. This book effectively blends historical perspectives, theoretical foundations, and practical illustrations in a relevant format that addresses key issues in intercollegiate sports and campus recreation. Of particular value is the focus on people and importance of building relationships based on integrity, trust, and mutual respect. Tom Collins, associate professor of sport management, chair of Sport Studies and Physical Education, Chowan University
By:
George S. McClellan,
Chris King,
Donald L. Rockey
Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 243mm,
Width: 185mm,
Spine: 32mm
Weight: 835g
ISBN: 9780470877265
ISBN 10: 047087726X
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 13 July 2012
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Figures and Tables xi Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv The Authors xix PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS 1 1 College Athletics: Continuity and Change Over Four Centuries 3 John R. Thelin 2 An Overview of Fitness and Recreation in Collegiate Settings 21 Donald L. Rockey, Jr. and Robert J. Barcelona 3 Theoretical Foundations 44 Mary F. Howard-Hamilton and Joy Gaston Gayles 4 Ethics and Professionalism in College Athletics and Recreation 66 Michael L. Buckner 5 Legal Issues in Intercollegiate Sports and Recreation 83 Barbara Osborne 6 Title IX 107 Valerie M. Bonnette 7 Governance of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation 127 B. David Ridpath and Robertha Abney Part One Case Studies 153 PART TWO: SKILLS 155 8 Managing, Leading, and Supervising Student Employees and Staff 159 Colleen A. McGlone and Stephen Rey 9 Financial Management and Budgeting 175 Timothy D. DeSchriver and Edgar N. Johnson 10 Planning and Managing Facilities 196 James E. Greenwell 11 Managing Events 212 Heather J. Lawrence 12 Managing Friends and Raising Funds 232 David F. Wolf 13 Managing Marketing and Public Relations 246 Scott Branvold 14 Managing Political Environments and Relationships 266 Jeremy Stringer and Bill Hogan 15 Managing Assessment and Evaluation 287 George S. McClellan Part Two Case Studies 299 PART THREE: ISSUES 301 16 A CEO's Perspective of Athletics and Recreation 303 Michael A. Wartell 17 Dimensions of Diversity 321 C. Keith Harrison, Scott Bukstein, and Walter Brock 18 Health and Wellness Issues 336 David A. Shor, John H. Dunkle, and Carrie A. Jaworski 19 Professional Development and Advancement 355 Chris King and David P. Synowka 20 Summing Up and Looking Ahead 367 George S. McClellan, Donald L. Rockey, Jr., and Chris King Appendix: Resources for Leadership, Management, and Supervision of Staff and Volunteers 377 Name Index 379 Subject Index 383
George S. McClellan is the vice chancellor for student affairs at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. Chris King is the director of intercollegiate athletics at the University of Texas-Pan American. Donald L. Rockey, Jr. is associate professor in the Recreation and Sport Management Program at Coastal Carolina University.
